Wednesday, January 2, 2008

DAN

My daughter called me this morning while I was taking Rebecca to school. She wanted me to come over and look at Dan. I got Rebecca in the class and headed to Emma's. When I got there I found Dan very weak, slightly disoriented, very pale, burning up with a fever, stomach 3 times it's normal size and his feet so swollen he could barely walk. He was having problems breathing. I checked his mouth, his tongue was swollen and the Uvulla was also twice it's normal size. I took his temperature, 101.5, and his pulse was 48. He couldn't even talk to where you could understand him. I wanted to call an ambulance but Marissa started crying. So Dan's brother Bill helped get Dan ready and got him out to there car. Emma took all Dan's meds, scan's xrays along with her and drove to the hospital. She ran in the emergency doors yelled I need a gurney or a wheelchair and one was brought out immediately. She quickly explained what was happening, handed the nurse his scans and all and went and parked her car. They took Dan in immediately and put him on oxygen, he was having a hard time breathing. Last I heard they were sending him into the xray room to have pictures taken of his lungs. They want to make sure his lungs are clear and not full of fluid. There also worried that it may be nuemonia. This is all I know so far. I will keep you posted when I hear anything more. Please say an extra prayer for Dan. He looked awful.

Love ya,

Cindy

26 comments:

  1. Oh my dear Cindy,  I am saying prayers for poor Dan  and will ask our dear Lord to be by his side and also to comfort Emma  and all those who love him.
    I did say Cindy that there may be more ups and downs as the weeks pass. I am sure he will come through in the end.  Much Love  Sybil xx

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  2. So glad you guys got him to the hospital so soon. Hope they take care of is soon. Prayers going out to you. Keep us informed.
    Take care and Hugs, Chrissie

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  3. I am so sorry to hear about Dan. My prayers are with him. Hugs

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  4. Cindy, that is just horrible about Dan, I hope that find out whats wrong and give him the help he needs.  This has to be so hard on Emma. Praying Dan and all your family.
    Take Care
    Michelle

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  5. Luckily you got Dan to the hospital quickly, lets just hope it's minor setback, I will light a candle for him.

    Yasmin

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  6. I am so sorry to read this tonight Cindy.I hope they find all what is causing the swelling and everything.Knowone likes staying  in hospitals,but sometimes we are in the best hands there,if there are emergancies to deal with.Poor Marrissa I bet she is so frightmed the poor little girl.Emma her mummy too.I feel for all of you and am saddened.Prayers continueing thousandfold for you all.Take Care God Bless Kath
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  7. That sure does sound like a build up of fluid.  I'm glad he got seen, and quickly -- it sounds as if this is where he needs to be right now.  Some hospitals are great with this stuff.  Wishing him, and all, well.

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  8. Cindy,
    I'm so sorry to hear what's going on. Please update us as soon as you can!
    Hugs, Martha

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  9. I hope he's ok. Next time, call the paramedics. If his airway is compromised you don't want to take a chance!  Better to be safe than sorry, yanno?
    Love ya,
    Pam

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  10. oh cindy! I hope this is just minor...... prayers will be sent for dan

    keep us updated when you can......



    Patty

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  11. OH please keep us posted! I just said a prayer for him!


    Sharon

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  12. Oh no Cindy!  Keep us posted!
    Missie

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  13. Prayers going up for him. He may be having an allergic reaction of some sort. Helen

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  14. Sending up prayers, may God bless.
    Sug

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  15. Sending good thoughts and prayers!
    Sheri

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  16. hope everything is ok:)

    Deb

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  17. Sending prayers his way.   ~k

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  18. oh no..i hope he is ok! OX LJ

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  19. Cindy, sending up prayers for Dan, Love You Lisa XO

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  20. oh my lord prayers are going up right now sissy

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  21. Oh my!! This must have been so scary for you all.  Poor Marissa she must be so scared for her dad.  At least they know what it is now.  Hopefully he will mend quickly.
    Give Marissa a hug for me.
    Take care Cindy,
    Carolxx

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  22. I should have read this one first before I commented in the other one.  What you all went through.  Poor little Marissa too.  Give that precious little girl a big hug for us and tell her daddy's going to be alright.

    Emma must've been so scared too.


    Nelishia
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  23. have been reading all the entries I haven't read and was surprised to learn that Dan had been let come home.  But had to go back and get another assessment on what had developed.  Well, it's not surprising he is going to have a rough time for a while, but it is amazing to me he is doing as well as he is.  I am going to be thinking good thoughts about him and his family and all of you trying to help him get better.  You have all rallied to the cause.  Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/  

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  24. I am so sorry you & your family are going through this. I of course will say a prayer everyday for all of you.

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  25. awwwww i hope dan feels better

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